(S,Z)-3,7-dimethylnon-6-en-1-ol and its use as fragrance

Abstract

A compound according to formula IIa, which is (S,Z)-3,7-dimethylnon-6-en-1-ol and its use as fragrance.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A compound according to formula (IIa), which is (S,Z)-3,7-dimethylnon-6-en-1-ol 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
     
     
         2 . An isomeric mixture comprising the compound as defined in  claim 1  and at least one further compound selected from the group consisting of the compound according to formula (IIb), the compound according to formula (IIc), and the compound according to formula (IId) 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
     
     
         3 . Use of A method of using a compound of formula (II) 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
       wherein the star indicates a stereocenter at the C-atom, and the wavy bond indicates an unspecified configuration of the adjacent double bond, as fragrance, wherein the method comprises adding the compound of formula (II) to a perfume composition or to a consumer product base. 
     
     
         4 . A method of using the compound of formula (IIa) as defined in  claim 1  as fragrance, wherein the method comprises adding the compound of formula (IIa) to a perfume composition or to a consumer product base. 
     
     
         5 . A method of improving, enhancing, or modifying a consumer product base by means of addition thereto of an olfactory acceptable amount of the compound of formula (II) as defined in  claim 3 . 
     
     
         6 . A fragrance application comprising as odourant the compound of formula (IIa) as defined in  claim 1  and a consumer product base. 
     
     
         7 . The fragrance application according to  claim 6 , wherein the consumer product base is selected from fine fragrance, household products, laundry products, body care products, cosmetic products, and air care products. 
     
     
         8 . A fragrance composition comprising the compound of formula (IIa) as defined in  claim 1  and a base material. 
     
     
         9 . A method of using the isomeric mixture as defined in  claim 2  as fragrance, wherein the method comprises adding the isomeric mixture to a perfume composition or to a consumer product base. 
     
     
         10 . A method of improving, enhancing, or modifying a consumer product base by means of addition thereto of an olfactory acceptable amount of the compound of formula (IIa) as defined in  claim 1 . 
     
     
         11 . A method of improving, enhancing, or modifying a consumer product base by means of addition thereto of an olfactory acceptable amount of the isomeric mixture as defined in  claim 2 . 
     
     
         12 . A fragrance application comprising as odourant the isomeric mixture as defined in  claim 2  and a consumer product base. 
     
     
         13 . The fragrance application according to  claim 12 , wherein the consumer product base is selected from fine fragrance, household products, laundry products, body care products, cosmetic products, and air care products. 
     
     
         14 . A fragrance composition comprising the isomeric mixture as defined in  claim 2  and a base material. 
     
     
         15 . The isomeric mixture according to  claim 2 , wherein the amount of the compound of formula (IIa) is about 20 wt. % to about 50 wt. %. 
     
     
         16 . The isomeric mixture according to  claim 2 , wherein the weight ratio of the compound of formula (IIa) to the at least one further compound is about 4:6 to about 99:1.